Apple is believed to lastly enter the foldable cellphone section subsequent 12 months with the long-anticipated iPhone Fold. Whereas Apple stays tight-lipped concerning the improvement of a foldable iPhone, JPMorgan allegedly prompt the launch timeline, pricing and potential specs of the gadget. The foldable iPhone is predicted to characteristic a book-style foldable kind issue. It’s mentioned to sport a 7.8-inch inner versatile show and a 5.5-inch cowl display.
The newest investor observe by JPMorgan analyst Samik Chatterjee, accessed by CNBC, prompt particulars about the foldable iPhone. Based on the report, with solely modest upgrades anticipated within the iPhone 17 sequence this fall, investor consideration is already shifting towards Apple’s 2026 lineup. The analyst reportedly states that Apple’s first foldable iPhone can be launched in September 2026 as a part of the iPhone 18 lineup. A number of studies, together with trade provide chain sources, earlier prompt a September 2026 launch timeline for the foldable iPhone.
Apple’s foldable iPhone is alleged to have a book-style folding design, resembling Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold sequence. It should reportedly characteristic a 7.8-inch interior show and a 5.5-inch outer show with the interior panel anticipated to be crease-free.
Apple Foldable iPhone Value Urged
The analyst reportedly predicts a $1,999 (roughly Rs. 1,74,000) price ticket for Apple’s first foldable smartphone. It’s mentioned to create a $65 billion income alternative for the corporate. He reportedly mentioned that the foldable iPhone will promote in ‘low-teens million models’ in fiscal 2027, with gross sales anticipated to develop to the mid-40 million vary by fiscal 2029.
Chatterjee recognized Amphenol, a maker of digital connectors, and Corning, identified for speciality glass, as key beneficiaries of the foldable iPhone’s provide chain. He reportedly famous that their positive factors could be “primarily pushed by excessive content material in foldable telephones reasonably than the amount related to it.”
Previous leaks projected $2,300 (roughly Rs. 1,99,000) price ticket for the bottom variant of the iPhone Fold within the US. Apple is alleged to launch restricted models of the cellphone. It’s rumoured to measure 9.2mm in thickness within the folded state and 4.6mm when unfolded. It’s anticipated to characteristic an aluminium alloy center body and will pack a twin rear digital camera setup.